822.00/1664: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Ecuador ( Scotten )
Washington
, May 30,
1944—3 p.m.
464. Department approves stand which you have taken regarding asylum as reported in your 522, May 29, 4 p.m.
As, however, an Associated Press despatch dated 3:45 a.m. May 30, Quito, reports that Arroyo del Río has taken refuge in the American Embassy, the Department would appreciate an urgent clarifying report.
Hull